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If you are looking for a solid vertical leap improvement package without a huge price tag, then you should definitely consider the Vertical Bible. Kelly Bagget lays out the information in clear, easy to understand language. The book is basically comprised of four sections. The first section explains the mechanics of jumping. He describes the basic principles behind jumping and how to train in order to truly improve your vertical leap. The middle section goes on to describe the actual programs and explains all the exercises that the program is comprised of. The third section, the "meat" of the guide, has many different training programs that will suit different types of athletes.

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The most helpful aspect of the The Vertical Project is that everything is laid out for you. This 400 page guide is jam packed with useful information on increasing you vertical leap. A huge chunk of this information can be found scattered over the net if you look long and hard enough, but Luke also includes a few gems here and there that will definitely benefit you.

Luke Lowery may not be the best trainer in the world, but he definitely knows that he's talking about. His exercises include squat and dead lift variations, which are extremely beneficial if you do them correctly.

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Deep Knee Bends- Be standing. Slowly bend at the knees while keeping your back straight. Slowly crouch down as low as possible (it shouldn't hurt) and slowly rise back up. Do this 15 times. Over time increase to 20, 30, etc.

Deep Knee Bend Jumps- Be standing. Crouch down as described above but fairly quickly, almost touching your bottom to the ground, then explode upwards as high as you can. The moment you land, immediately crouch and launch back up again. Do this 15 times, and when you can, increase to 20, 30, etc.

Toe Raises- Stand regularly, then raise up onto the tips of your toes. Lower back down. Don't just rock up and down, do it slowly (not too slowly) but steadily. Repeat 30-50 times.

Toe-Raise with Weights- If you have any sort of weights, holding/wearing them while doing these toe raises will help. Use small weights (a mere 5 or 10 pounds is fine) and work your way up.

Stomach Crunches
- We believe that sit-ups are bad for your back. Stomach crunches, where while lying on your back, using your ab muscles and keeping your back straight, you rise up just enough to lift your shoulders off the ground, are better. Do them often - perhaps for 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes at night.

Jumping Rope
- Jumping rope definitely helps your vertical leap. Jump rope while watching tv or something. Make it a habit.